Originally Posted by MrClean

I really didn't agree with that pick for them and was disappointed at first that DMac ended up at Oakland, but it's starting to grow on me somewhat. There's no doubt that McFadden has the talent, character, and work ethic to be a franchise runningback for any NFL team. Al Davis is a sucker for offensive super-athletes, and DMac is definitely a rare breed. Just in terms of the immediate future, I think there could have been a much more pressing need addressed, but McFadden should have an early impact for an already struggling team.